Waterfront 3BR Cottage with Hot Tub, Kayaks & Dog-Friendly Yard – Near Bethany
Launch your next adventure from this charming canal-front 3-bedroom, 2-bath cottage just minutes from downtown Bethany Beach. With a private dock, hot tub, large yard, and cozy interior, this well-equipped home is ideal for families, boaters, kayakers, and pet lovers. Bring your boat (up to 23 ft), your paddleboards, and your furry friend—everything else you need for a relaxing coastal getaway is here.
Highlights: – Canal-front with floating dock (accommodates up to 23 ft boat) – 2 kayaks & 1 paddleboard included (use at your own risk) – Dog-friendly (1 dog max, 40 lb limit – additional fee applies) – Private hot tub and fire pit (wood-burning) – Spacious sunroom with water views – Gas grill and outdoor dining area – Games and puzzles for rainy days – Just a short drive to Bethany Beach, dining, shopping, golf, and more
Entertainment & Connectivity: – 3 smart TVs (streaming only – no cable) – High-speed WiFi – Indoor games for family fun
Outdoor Features: – Patio with table, chairs, and umbrella – Gas grill, fire pit, hot tub – Enclosed outdoor shower – 4 beach chairs (not guaranteed) – Pack n’ play for families with little ones
Booking Details: – Weekly and flexible stays (3+ nights – see calendar) – Linens and towels available for an additional fee of $210 – Parking for up to 6 vehicles (garage for storage only) – No smoking allowed – You must be 25 years or older to rent – Additional fees and taxes may apply
Your Perfect Waterfront Escape Awaits – Relax, Unwind, and Explore Bethany by Land or Sea!
What if I have to cancel? In the event Guest requests cancellation of this Agreement for any reason, Broker will undertake reasonable efforts to re-rent the Property. Guest must make the request for cancellation in writing to the attention of Broker. If the Property is rented to a third party for the same amount, the gross rent will be returned to the defaulting Guest less 15% of the gross rent, plus a processing fee. If the Property is rented for less, Guest shall be responsible for the difference. If the Property is not rented to a third party, then the defaulting Guest will remain responsible for the entire rental amount.
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About the area
Ocean View
Ocean View is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean City Beach and Maryland Beach. Nick's Mini Golf - Nick's Pirate Golf and DiscoverSea Shipwreck Museum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing and winery tours.
James Farm Ecological Preserve - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
The Salt Pond Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Bethany Beach Beaches - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Bethany Beach Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
Ocean City Boardwalk - 31 min drive - 31.1 km
Getting around
Ocean City Station - 44 min drive
Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Royal Farms - 5 min drive
Bethany Beach Brewing Company - 18 min walk
Wawa - 7 min drive
Kristina’s Kitchen - 7 min drive
Yellowfins Bar & Grill - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront 3BR Cottage with Hot Tub, Kayaks & Dog-Friendly Yard – Near Bethany pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront 3BR Cottage with Hot Tub, Kayaks & Dog-Friendly Yard – Near Bethany?
As of 31 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront 3BR Cottage with Hot Tub, Kayaks & Dog-Friendly Yard – Near Bethany on 20 May, 2026 start from S$332, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Waterfront 3BR Cottage with Hot Tub, Kayaks & Dog-Friendly Yard – Near Bethany?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront 3BR Cottage with Hot Tub, Kayaks & Dog-Friendly Yard – Near Bethany?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront 3BR Cottage with Hot Tub, Kayaks & Dog-Friendly Yard – Near Bethany located?
Situated in Ocean View, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from James Farm Ecological Preserve and within 3 miles (5 km) of The Salt Pond Golf Club and Bethany Beach Beaches. Bethany Beach Nature Center is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Loved the house! It was better in person than the pics. It was well decorated and spacious inside & out. The AC worked great. The hot tub was a nice amenity. Never thought I would use in the summer but it was very nice and clean. If I had to make any suggestions it would be to supply those luggage folding racks to keep your suit case on since 2 of the bedrooms don’t have dressers and add some more hangers to the closets and lastly, add an additional outdoor umbrella over the picnic table. But overall, it was a great stay and will book again!
Overall, great stay. The outdoor space was perfect. It was so nice to have activities at the home so we didn’t always have to leave. Easy to get to grocery shopping and the National Seashore. Short drive to downtown Bethany. The inside was as expected. Nothing fancy, but it got the job done. After all, at the beach I’m not looking to spend a lot of time indoors, anyway. Indoor showers are extremely cramped, but we all used the spacious outdoor shower. Again, overall, a very positive experience!
The house was clean and a lot of extras. The grandchildren caught crab in the canal and there was room for them to play. They also had kayaks to go down the canal.
We were very pleased.
Tanya S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer B.
23 Jun, 2022
Fun getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Perfect place for a get away with the kids and the dog! Place was very roomy and had all the kitchen amenities we needed. It was so nice to sit out back on the canal when we got back from the beach.
Jennifer B.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Brandi P.
5 Aug, 2024
Not the best
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had some issues with the home, bathrooms small not good for anyone that is not small but we made them work, 1 night stand in each room even with rooms with large bed or more then 1 bed, water stains in ceiling of one room and water damage around windows. Not really much storage in the room with 3 beds. Its a mobile home that has additions. Not sure if you are allowed to use the hot tub but the water was green so we didn't even ask. The sunroom was such a cute room to sit in and enjoy a family meal. The back yard is nice with a nice big shower outside for getting clean after you drive back from the beach. The canal was cool to have right there, we used the Kayaks they had and the crab pots it was nice of them to offer those items to use. The host didn't respond to messages but they did come to the property for something they needed and they looked at the water issues and had a contractor look at it so hopefully the get that fixed. They were a nice couple they even brought their own coffee pot over and some k cups because the coffee maker leaked. I will never use again Wilgus rental company again. The agent in charge of the listing was not very kind, when I explained things they were almost disregarded at one point she hung up on me. I would never use the Gale force linen Company they use either. No one informs you that your linens that you pay $210 dollars to use will be outside in a canvas bag. The linen company refused to refund us when we had no idea they were in the bag outside we figured that they were used nasty linens waiting to be picked up. I figured I must have missed the linen option on the listing when booking it. It wasn't listed on the VRBO app as a linen charge so we bought our own towels and made the beds work. The rental agent and Gale force linen company owner, not compassionate, both very rude and mocked me and my family for not knowing they were our linens sitting outside, for 2 days.
Brandi P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2024
Wilgus Associates prides themselves on excellent customer service. We do our best to address any issues a guest may have. Sometimes, people are just not nice and just like to complain.
Case in point: I would like to note before we respond to the issues listed above that the husband told the owner that he had no issues with home and that everything was fine.
A little education for those of you who are not aware: VRBO is an advertising platform used by many local companies, we are one. Some homes are listed on this site directly by owners, but many are listings from real-estate offices or property management companies (depending on the area). When you book one of our listings, the data pushes through to our direct booking platform, at this point, other than paying the VRBO fee, you are done with VRBO. All contact should be with us directly and that information is provided on all communications. In this instance, she sent several messages through the VRBO platform that we did not receive until Monday. (By this time, she had already cornered the owner while he was at his boat on the canal) Not standard but they are great owners and proceeded to address her concerns. (They even asked to use their boat and crab pots, which the owner politely declined.) The owner then called me and asked if I had heard from the guest because she said she sent us many messages and that we were unresponsive. We said no, we have not received anything. Later, we did get a message. At that time, we called and discussed what issues that she needed addressed and she said nothing. She did want to complain about an old spot on the ceiling near a bedroom window from a prior roof leak (no actual leak), that the home was a trailer and she didn't realize that (it is a very nice class c (and you can tell that by the pictures), a class C is considered a home), that the coffee pot leaked but that the owner immediately brought her one and 60 pods and told her she ordered a new one, which was delivered and she never opened it (after going on and on about how she had to have coffee to start her day) and she wanted noted that the floor sloped in the rear hall - that bothered her immensely. We asked if it was a safety hazard or concern and she replied no. There was never any mention of issues with the hot tub but upon further inspection, the hot tub is fine. Service came early in her stay and treated the spa. It had turned green because the previous guest failed to follow the instructions and shower before entering (sun tan lotion/oil wreaks havoc on spas). She also never mentioned the bathrooms being small. Pleas note, you can clearly see from the photos that they are not large rooms. As for nightstands, we have found that renters prefer a larger bed to nightstands. The room just isn't large enough to fit both, hence only 1 side table. And as for the linens - she called on WEDNESDAY (5 days in to her stay), after a Saturday check in, asking for a refund because she didn't know that the linens on the front step (with a note, property address and date on them) were hers. We politely told her that was her error, that we were available by phone Saturday night to answer questions and help with any issues. She did not like that answer, proceeded to call the 3rd party vendor, who told her the same thing, she then continued to argue with him until he ended the call. At no point did anyone "hang up" on any call.
We look forward to showing any future guest what great hospitality we here at Wilgus Associates provide.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Susan W.
4 Oct, 2023
Overall satisfactory
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location, nice house, good price. We weren’t crazy about having the owners there most of our last afternoon on vacation. Overall clean with nice furnishings. BUT the dishwasher had a very strong foul smell.
Susan W.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Renee D.
1 Aug, 2023
Clean Rental; ideal for pet owners
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This rental is ideal for pet owners and/or boat owners. Yard is spacious and back boat launch on the bay is beautiful and comfortably furnished. Rental was clean but lacked some basics amenities (there were not enough pillows if futon was used, for example, no extra pillows or blankets, no cleaning supplies or basics like salt and pepper, sugar, oil and vinegar, etc). I personally do not care for room deodorizers so removed them during our stay. I also suggest moving the futon to back room from entry foyer to make it a more reasonable sleeping option. I’d also provide small end tables for reading lamp, glasses, etc, on both sides of king and queen beds.
Renee D.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Donna B.
21 Jan, 2023
Great “near the beach” home
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Less than 10 minutes drive to the ocean beaches in Bethany! Beautiful backyard on a canal where you can keep a small boat to go into the Indian River Bay. Quiet street. 3 bedrooms. Fully equipped kitchen. 2 full baths. Great, responsive owners. There’s even a garage. A bonus is that your dog is welcome!
We did enjoy our stay at Bow Street. It had all that was needed. We loved the back room and patio for the mornings. It was very quiet. Although the first morning, the neighbors lawn service were mowing and weed whacking very early. Other than that it was quiet.
We did have to sweep and vacuum when we first arrived, other than that it was clean. I think we left it cleaner than when we arrived.
It was close enough and yet far enough to the beach and shops. We would certainly recommend this place to others.
Scott G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May, 2024
We have a new cleaning crew for this home!! May 2024.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Allison W.
14 Dec, 2021
Clean comfortable home. Great location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great back yard. Convenient proximity to so many places in this lovely area.the staff at Wilgus is professional and friendly. We really enjoyed staying here.
Allison W.
Verified
8/10 Good
Tara N.
29 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The Home was exceptionally spaced out with furnishings & layout. I would stay again.
The check in process was quick; however, there could have been better communication with the fees that were applied after check out. Overall, I was satisfied with the outcome though. Thank you.
Tara N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 2024
We do not apply any fees after check out unless you have damaged something. Not sure if you have us confused with another agency.
Loved the canalside location and outdoor patios. Nice sized family room and sun/screen porch areas. Easy 10-minute drive to Bethany for beach time; we also explored the very close James Farm Ecological Preserve and went kayaking there.
It was close enough to the beach (8 minute car ride) but far enough from the congestion of Bethany Beach.
The canal out back was so nice to sit by. Would be great if you had your own water toys.
I would add some dressers in the back bedrooms. Fairly clean but some giant dust bunnies in the bathrooms.
Would definitely rent again.
Dana H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May, 2024
We have all new cleaning staff for that home and the owner does supply 2 kayaks and 1 paddle board. All other "toys" you will have to bring!
My sister, her spouse, niece, and children had a wonderful time in this charming home on the lake. We had a beautiful time celebrating our mom’s 80th birthday.
Arlether W.
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